A second workshop was also conducted at Department of Social Work, Tezpur University on February 14, 2025.

(Faculty and students of the Department of Social Work, at Tezpur University who participated in the CDOH workshop)

Dr. Upendra Bhojani, Senior Fellow, IPH Bengaluru and Senior Fellow India Alliance DBT/Wellcome Trust introduced the CDOH concept to the participants. He clarified that throughout time, the meaning of CDOH has changed. During the training, special emphasis was placed on how commercial enterprises influence public health, both favourably and negatively.

The participants were engaged in group work after introductory talk. In the group work teams were asked to come up with research questions pertaining to various public health issues and CDOH. 3 teams presented various research questions, that could potentially become used as research on CDOH. 

Collaborative workshop to explore role of media and mental health

Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru in association with Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy (CMHLP) and Sangath organised a 2-day brainstorming session on the role of media, mental health and suicide, with media being problematised from a commercial determinants of health perspective. The session was hosted by CMHLP and was conducted at their office in Pune.

The key objectives of the session was to brainstorm on the ramifications of contemporary media on mental health and suicide related outcomes and to devise appropriate future strategies to engage with the media and develop effective strategies for mental health and suicide prevention. The session examined media from the lens of commercial determinants and hypothesised mechanisms through which the media (news and social) impacts mental health, suicide and self-harm behaviours.

The discussions were led by Soumithra Pathare, Director, CMHLP and was co led by Dr Upendra Bhojani, IPH and Dr Abhijit Nadkarni, Sangath. One day one, Dr Soumithra Pathare introduced the session and laid out the key objectives of the session on day one. This was followed by sessions by CMHLP team on the contemporary landscape of suicide and self-harm in India as well as on the key players who constituted modern media in India. Following this, Dr Upendra Bhojani introduced the Commercial Determinants of Health framework and the potential ways to examine media from a CDOH lens. Dr Abhijit presented a session on media and mental health and shared insights on how they could be framed through the lens of CDOH. 

The session wounded up on day two following the deliberations on possible outputs and next steps that could be developed from the brainstorming session. The team deliberated on developing opinion pieces as well as commentary articles on the dimension of media and CDOH. Three teams were formed comprising of members from all the organisations. This included one team that will engage in working on a commentary piece of possible ways to frame media from a CDOH lens. A second paper that examined the possible learnings that could be generated from efforts to curtail the tobacco and alcohol industry and its parallels with media. A third output involved one team working on a commentary piece on the idea of social media as a public good or not.

Title: Panel Discussion on the Use of Implementation Research Methods.

Implementation Research (IR) methods are being increasingly used for evaluating public health interventions and to shape evidence-based policies. Join us for an engaging panel discussion with three renowned experts in the field of IR, Dr. Malabika Sarker, Dr. Brynne Gilmore, and Dr. Sonu Goel. 

The panel will delve into how IR methods have been successfully applied to address complex health and policy challenges and will highlight the unique strengths of IR in bridging the gap between research and real-world implementation. The panelists will share their experiences in applying IR frameworks across diverse contexts and discuss strategies for building research capacity for early career researchers. They will offer invaluable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers alike.

Organised by Realist Evaluation Advancement Lab for Implementation Strategy Explanations, (REALISE)  Institute of Public Health Bengaluru.

Dr. Upendra Bhojani, Senior Fellow, Institute of Public Health Bengaluru. 

Speakers:

Dr. Malabika Sarker, Interim Chair and Professor of the Practice of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University 
Dr. Brynne Gilmore, Head of Subject for Health Systems and Assistant Professor (Ad Astra Fellow) UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems University College Dublin
Dr. Sonu Goel, Professor of Health Management, School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Director, e-Resource Centre for Tobacco Control

In Episode 1 of the ‘Inside Implementation: REALISE Webinar Series’, we hosted an engaging discussion on the use of Realist Methods with experts Dr. Bruno Marchal, Dr. Prashanth N. S and Dr. Sara Van Belle, moderated by Dr. Upendra Bhojani.

During this session, the speakers explored how realist research helps in navigating complexity and understanding causation. They shared insights on the merits and challenges of applying realist methods in Health Policy and Systems Research, along with recent methodological developments in the field. The conversation also highlighted how early-career researchers could engage with communities of practice to apply these techniques.

You can watch Episode 1 of this series on YouTube.

We’re thrilled to launch the Realist Evaluation Advancement Lab for Implementation Strategy Explanations (REALISE). Participate in this webinar where we will explore the power of realist methods in India and the region.

• Dr. Bruno Marchal
• Dr. Sara Van Belle
• Dr. Prashanth NS

We are thrilled to invite you to the ‘Annual Day 2024’ of the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru. This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate 19 years of dedication and excellence in the field of public health. We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our valued collaborators, committee members, adjunct faculty, honorary associates, ex-employees, well-wishers, and staff who have been an integral part of our journey.

The IPH Bengaluru Oration series is an event open to the public. Please feel free to share the information with others in your networks

About Orator

About the workshop:
Ph.D. students in their journey are not only expected to equip themselves with the necessary skills and competency but also navigate through a demanding doctoral process. The lonely nature of the Ph.D. also prevents them from meeting their peers and interacting with them. Conferences,  symposiums are such platforms where Ph.D. scholars get an opportunity to meet each other and build a network. However, considering the dominance of technical sessions within such platforms, it becomes difficult to engage and network with like-minded people closely. Thus, the aim of this workshop is to provide a platform that facilitates interaction among Ph.D.  and aspiring Ph.D. students and stimulates learning from peers and experienced researchers.

This workshop is an amalgamation of technical sessions and informal conversations and would be conducted in a blended format with a week long online sessions (90 mins) and one in-person capacity building session in Bengaluru in September 2024. The workshop will use interactive methods and activities to open up conversations among students not only related to the research process but also on their experience of traversing through the Ph.D. terrain. This will be the second edition of the PhD workshop at the Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru.  

Online sessions: Aug 20-23, 2024

Topics and session plan

Who can apply?

PhD students and PhD aspirants based in India.  

The total number of participants: We would like to restrict the cohort to 30 participants for a fruitful engagement. The last date for registration is August 16, 2024. We will close applications once registrations reach 30 participants. 

How to apply for the workshop?
Please fill this google form to apply for the workshop: PhD Annual Workshop 2024 – Google Forms. The last date for registration is August 16, 2024.  

What is the fees for the workshop?
The fee for the workshop is Rs.3500/– including GST . The fee will cover costs for the resource persons for the online learning. For the in-person event, participants will have to bear their own travel costs. 

Account details are as follows : 
Name of Account holder: INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Bank Name: ICICI Bank Ltd
Bank Branch: Jayanagar 9th Block Branch
SB A/c No: 029901000639
IFSC Code: ICIC0000299

Join us for an engaging webinar series presented by the TBPPM Learning Network India Chapter.

“Let’s Talk TBPPM” aims to equip and inspire stakeholders involved in TB control efforts in India and beyond. Each session will delve into various aspects of public-private partnerships in TB control, offering practical insights and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders. “LET’S TALK TBPPM”.